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Practice your reading, listening and writing skills in English while you improve your vocabulary, increase your knowledge about Canadian culture, and find new resources for further language study.

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Song: “Mom”
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Song: “Mom”

– B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) –

While listening to and reading the lyrics of “Mom” by Meghan Trainor, learners of the English language can discover and practice the following…

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Book: “Honey & Spice”
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Book: “Honey & Spice”

– C1-C2 (advanced) –

While reading this soon-to-be film adaptation, language learners can practice…

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– B1-B2 (intermediate) –

In North American English, this word typically means...

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In North American English, this adjective typically means…

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Profile: Manitoba

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Manitoba is a province with centuries of colonial history predated by millennia of Indigenous and natural history. In modern times, Manitoba possesses…

mother vs. mom vs. mommy

— B2-C1 (intermediate to advanced) —

In North American English, these words mean the same thing, but they are not used in the same ways. The context of a situation changes the meaning of each of these words. These contexts include…

5 Indigenous Terms Used In Canadian English, Part I

— C1-C2 (advanced) —

Canada is a multicultural society where, generally, peoples’ differences are openly celebrated. Due in part to this open multiculturalism, Canadian English has evolved over the years to adopt words from various languages, including Indigenous ones. Here is a brief list of…